SPARTA LINCOLN SCHOOL

Sparta Lincoln School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sparta CUSD 140 school district, located in Sparta, IL with about 723 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Sparta Lincoln School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sparta Lincoln School, located at 203a Dean Ave in Sparta, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sparta Community Unit School District #140. As part of a smaller, tight-knit community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. The facility functions as a key component of the local district’s mission to prepare children for future success by providing core curriculum instruction and foundational skill-building during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the Sparta community, aiming to bridge the gap between home and classroom through active engagement and clear communication with families. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, Sparta Lincoln School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow, participate, and reach their potential within a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Sparta Lincoln School at (618) 443-5331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286-2301
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SPARTA LINCOLN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparta, IL with about 723 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sparta CUSD 140
Total Students:
723
Teachers:
47.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 723 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPARTA LINCOLN SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.2%
Black or African American
17.4%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Asian
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.